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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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